Higashisonogi, Nagasaki

Higashisonogi (東彼杵町, Higashisonogi-chō) is a town located in Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.

Higashisonogi

東彼杵町
Town
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Location of Higashisonogi in Nagasaki Prefecture
Higashisonogi
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°2′13″N 129°55′1″E
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureNagasaki Prefecture
DistrictHigashisonogi
Area
 • Total74.29 km2 (28.68 sq mi)
Population
 (March 31, 2017)
 • Total8,175
 • Density110/km2 (290/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Websitewww.sonogi.jp

As of March 31, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 8,175[1] and a density of 110 persons per km². The total area is 74.29 km².

Geography
Higashisonogi

Surrounding municipalities

History

Historical records date back to before the 16th century. This was the crossing point for the 26 Kirishitan martyrs as they boarded some boats at this location and continued across the bay to Nagasaki where they were crucified as an example to all who practiced the Christian faith.[2]

Economy

The industry in the town includes construction, lumber, stone/rock forming, various agriculture and most famously, Japanese green tea.

Education

There are two junior high schools, named Sonogi (彼杵中学校, Sonogi Chūgakkō) and Chiwata (千綿中学校, Chiwata Chūgakkō). There are also two elementary schools in Higashisonogi, also named Sonogi and Chiwata.

Transportation

Located at the intersection of Routes 34 and 205, on the edge of Ōmura Bay, Higashisonogi has a convenient access to trains, buses, highway and has a port as well.

Train

Highways

References
  1. "Official website of Higashisonogi Town" (in Japanese). Japan: Higashisonogi Town. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
  2. http://www.26martyrs.com/


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